Kneel before the 108m Sea Guanyin, her triple gaze blessing azure waters. Climb 108 steps, touch golden lotus petals, and feast on monastery tofu at twilight. Wander Tianya Town’s bougainvillea-draped lanes, jet-ski coral gardens, and trace “Edge of Sky” inscriptions on the 2-yuan note’s Pillar of Southern Sky.
Nanshan Sea Guanyin → Tianya Town → Tianya Haijiao → Coconut Dream Corridor
4-Stars Hotel
Morning: Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone
After breakfast, visit the 108-meter Sea Guanyin Statue—world’s tallest offshore Buddhist icon. Its revered triple-faced design symbolizes:
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North: Sutra chest (wisdom)
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East: Lotus (peace)
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West: Prayer beads (compassion)
Fulfilling Guanyin’s vow to "dwell eternally in the South Sea," this embodies the Bodhisattva of Compassion.
Afternoon: Tianya Town (天涯小镇)
Discover this 400-year-old fishing village, hailed as "Wenmen Ancient Trail"—a cultural gateway in western Sanya.
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Aesthetic: White-and-blue buildings draped in bougainvillea, framed by turquoise seas.
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Experiences: Jet skiing, sailing, and other premium watersports in its nutrient-rich bay.
Tianya Haijiao (天涯海角 "Edge of Sky, Rim of Sea")
Sanya’s iconic landmark where love vows echo against carved boulders:
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Sacred Rocks: "Tianya", "Haijiao", and "Pillar of Southern Sky" (featured on China’s 2-yuan banknote).
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Cultural Evolution: Once symbolizing exile, now embodies eternal romance and wanderlust.
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Photo Ops: Wedding shoots against crashing waves; postcards stamped at Love Post Office.
Late Afternoon: Coconut Dream Corridor (椰梦长廊)
Stroll this 20-km palm-fringed boulevard—Sanya’s premier sunset viewpoint.
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Golden Hour: Silhouetted coconuts against tangerine skies create dreamy tropical tableaus.
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Tip: UV remains intense; wear sunglasses/hats.

